Jessica Tallarico-•- • 5316 Avenue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec
Strengths and Areas of Interest
Helping individuals achieve optimal health through the foundations of nutrition, re-building relationships with
food, and empowering through education to gain clarity in the wellness sphere.
• Practical work in program development and
project design
• Effective research and critical analysis
• Exceptional analytical writing and presentation
skills
• Employee health and wellness consulting
• Proven organizational, teamwork and
leadership skills
• Practical community development experience
in Colombia, Peru and Canada
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish
• Fitness and nutrition for personal growth
Education
Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Nutritional Therapy Association, Olympia, WA
November 2018
Master of Arts in International Affairs
The New School, Graduate Program in International Affairs, New York, NY
May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in International Development, Minor in Education
McGill University, Montréal, Québec
May 2009
Employment History
Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Montreal, Quebec/Remote
January 2019-Present
I run a private practice where I see clients one-on-one to help them find healing through nutrition. I also offer
corporate wellness programming and workshops, grocery store tours and do speaking events.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Toronto, Ontario
May 2017-Present
I run my own personal training business out of people’s homes, and develop personalized training programs based
on individual goals and objectives to improve strength, conditioning and overall health.
CanChild, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
January 2017-June 2019
A research center dedicated to generating knowledge and transforming the lives of children and youth with
childhood disabilities and their families.
Business Development Analyst
• Liaise between McMaster Industry Office to help organize license agreements
• Oversee all revenue generating activities from shop license sales to contracts with Pharmaceutical
companies and electronic health record vendors
• Organize sales and marketing initiatives of CanChild measures in order to increase revenue
• Track sales and revenue in order to produce budget projections for upcoming years
Appliance Love, Mississauga, Ontario
July-December 2016
Appliance Love is a Mississauga based appliance store that carries exclusive and high end home appliances.
Purchase Manager
• Responsible for sending orders for appliances to individual distributors based on sales orders provided by
the sales team
• Coordinated timing of orders in accordance with delivery dates to ensure efficient and on time delivery
• Managed relationships with regional sales representatives at distributor headquarters as well as with the
order desks
• Updated order procedures as needed according to systems changes presented by distributors
• Highlighted monthly promotions from distributors and pushed them to the sales team
Greenhouse Juice Co., Toronto, Ontario
February-June 2016
Raw, organic cold-pressed juice company that strives to integrate plant based health into busy lifestyles.
Junior Store Director
• Responsible for co-managing Commerce Court store to ensure its efficient operation
• Provided excellent customer service to assist guests in matching desired health benefits to products
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Led and mentored store team in order to create a healthy working environment
Assisted in driving sales and profits to maximize gains and minimize losses
Fundación Nutriamor, Medellín, Colombia
August 2013-November 2014
Foundation that produces NUTRIAMOR, a nutritional supplement made from fortified green banana flour, that is
provided to vulnerable children, pregnant women and the elderly throughout Colombia.
Project Coordinator
• Responsible for grant writing for participation in international cooperation projects
• Managed relationships with institutions through which NUTRIAMOR is distributed
• Structured monitoring and evaluation plans to measure nutritional impact of NUTRIAMOR
• Designed programs to implement in populations with prevalence of malnutrition to improve nutrition and
health indicators (height, weight, increased levels of nutrients)
Municipality of La Merced, Caldas, Colombia
June 2012-May 2013
Team Consultant, tourism association (Practicum, International Affairs)
• Reported on research for tourism association’s use and the project carry over by incoming graduate students
• Presented case studies and policy review for adaptation to municipality planning and youth participation
• Conducted baseline data collection through surveys and focus groups on the ground
Consultant, culture and arts program (International Field Program)
• Provided space for youth to voice opinions and contribute to the planning process
• Reported on research findings for municipality’s use, to include youth in decision making
• Carried out focus groups with teachers, parents and students to gauge interest in a more sustainable culture
and arts program for students
Team Consultant, tourism association (International Field Program)
• Initiated and facilitated the creation of a municipal tourism association
• Created an inventory of all potential and existing tourism projects which was used to formalize businesses
and identify the viability of tourism promotion
• Presented recommendations for implementation into municipality’s tourism initiative
• Facilitated focus groups and town hall meetings for community members to encourage dialogue
Ayni, Alto de Los Mores, Piura, Peru
September -December 2010
Grassroots NGO focused on community development for poverty alleviation, with a particular focus on female
and youth empowerment.
Community Development Coordinator
• Monitored micro-credit loans given to 10 families and provided solutions for improved recording processes
resulting in efficient spending among loan receivers
• Managed grades 2 to 4 with class sizes of 25 students each
• Resolved peer conflicts and parent concerns by acting as mediator
Service and Leadership
The Stop Community Food Centre, Toronto, Canada
July -December 2016
Sabor Latino, Volunteer
Responsible for community engagement, bringing in third party organizations and individuals to host workshops
or speak to attendees of Sabor Latino’s biweekly gatherings of cooking and culture.
The Rainbow Plate, Toronto, Ontario
March -December 2016
An organization that provides education for children about healthy eating through interactive workshops that
promote sensory exploration with food to inspire healthier food choices.
Fundraising Coordinator
Lead the search for grant opportunities in order to obtain funding to support organization’s initiatives.
Somos Monstruos, Medellín, Colombia
August 2013-March 2016
An organization that creates and runs recreational and therapeutic workshops for children and their families.
Workshop Leader
Developed a meditation workshop for children in order to help them overcome challenges faced by feelings of
fear, happiness, anger and sadness.
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